Russian drone strike hits Turkish cargo ship in Bl...

Summary

• A Turkish-owned cargo ship came under a drone attack in the Black Sea on Tuesday, leaving at least two people dead and several crew members injured, according to initial reports.
• “We are in contact with the relevant authorities to gather further information regarding the safety and wellbeing of the Indian crew members,” the embassy said.
• Indian Ambassador to Romania Manoj Mohapatra spoke with the three Indian crew members and confirmed that all of them were safe.

AI Generated Summary

A Turkish-owned cargo ship came under a drone attack in the Black Sea on Tuesday, leaving at least two people dead and several crew members injured, according to initial reports.

The vessel, MV ROYAD MAMMADOV, caught fire following the reported Russian drone strike while operating in the Black Sea. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the strategically important waterway, where vessels have faced increasing risks amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.